Management of fish and wildlife populations

Do you want to contribute to the sustainable management of the world’s fish and wildlife resources?

The programme will prepare you for a career in the many governmental and non-governmental organisations involved! What importance do fishand wildlife have on the community?How can wehandlefish and wildlife populationsin a sustainable way?By combiningboththeory andpractical methods,this programme provide students with a good knowledge in ecology, management andconservation offish and wildlife,as well asknowledge ofthe laws andconventionsboth in Swedenand abroad.The programme includesbothmandatory courses,a thesisand elective courses.

UN's sustainable development goals in the education

SLU's educations creates knowledge which contributes to the goals for sustainable development, both in Sweden and internationally.

Content

The programme covers different aspects of the management and conservation of fish and wildlife, including scientific theory and methods, as well as relevant laws and conventions at the international level. It includes obligatory courses, a Master’s thesis and elective courses.

The programme targets both Swedish and international students. It is offered by the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies, where approximately 60 researchers and PhD students actively conduct research in the fields of fish and wildlife management, human dimensions, and biological conservation.

Future

Some of our students have gone on to PhD studies - our very active and international research provides many possibilities, all the way up to launching a career in fish and wildlife research. Other students have gone on to active roles in today’s fish and wildlife management, finding careers in local, regional and national governmental agencies responsible for natural resource management, environmental non-governmental organisations dealing with conservation issues at the national or international level, associations of hunters or fishermen, landowner associations, private companies active in natural resource management (e.g. forestry and hydropower companies), and nature tourism enterprises.

Qualification Awarded

Degree of Master of Science (120 cr) with a major in Environmental sciences